It has been a rollercoaster year for our talented Malaysian shuttler, S.Kisona. Battling with both her mental and physical health, our badminton prowess has come up with a decision that shook the entire nation.

Our National Women’s Single player, S. Kisona, made up her mind to leave the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) yesterday (19 December). According to reports, it is stated that the 24-year-old is currently focusing on recovery and requires a more flexible schedule.

During the press conference held by BAM yesterday, Kisona expressed she wanted to leave BAM to focus on the rehabilitation of her leg as she had an operation a year ago. “As for now, the injury is considered minor and can recur in weeks’ time. If the recovery is quick, I can return to the tournament and focus on training for the Paris Olympics 2024,” she remarked.

CREDIT IMAGE: KISONA SELVADURAY (INSTAGRAM)

“The first tournament is not known yet, there will be plans.” – Kisona

BAM coach, Director Wong Choong Hann said the coaching staff and BAM had a discussion meeting with Kisona upon her decision to leave BAM. “Her injury has not only posed a major challenge to her badminton career but also affected her mental health emotionally. Kisona has been facing cyberbullying on social media”, added Choong Hann.

The 11 years senior squad of BAM, Kisona said she will return and start playing as a shuttler once she recovers from her injuries.

Kisona shared her gratitude in her recent post on Instagram and thanked her family, coaches, and Tan Sri Dato’ Sri (Dr.) Mohamad Norza Zakaria, Dato Kenny Goh and Dr. Tim.

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” Without you all, I wouldn’t be here with these achievements with those injuries. Thank you once again to the people in my life who made me smile, supported me, and brought me joy”, concluded Kisona.

The national badminton player had attained major achievements in her badminton career:

Won the bronze medal in the mixed team event at the 2012 Badminton Asia Junior Championships
She defeated her compatriot Ho Yen Mei 21-15, 23-21 at the Asian Youth Games 2013 in the girls’ singles event to win a bronze medal.
Clinched the gold medals at the 2017 and 2018 Malaysia International Series
Bagged the gold medals at the Hellas Open and Sydney International in 2019
Won the gold medal in the women’s singles event and a bronze medal in the women’s team event at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games
Won the bronze medal at the 2020 Badminton Asia Championships in the women’s team event

Kisona has done wonders so far in this career and many are looking forward to her comeback. Netizens all over the net wished the player a speedy recovery and thanked her for her contribution to the sports industry.

Get well soon and come back stronger Kisona.

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